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Report: Car Accident on Merritt Parkway Southbound Before Exit 44

A van is turned on its side, according scanner reports.

Update, 2:17 p.m.

There were reportedly five dogs in crates inside the van involved in the accident on the Merritt Parkway. They are being taken to Fairfield Animal Control's shelter -- no word yet on whether any dogs were hurt.

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An accident on the Merritt Parkway soutbound before exit 44 -- just near the Westport line -- has been reported.

According to scanner reports, a van is overturned on its side in the left lane. The driver is out of the vehicle but there may be a dog inside.

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